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Stories from the Sidewalk: A sprig of hope remembered
I stumbled upon this old post by accident. Sometimes, it’s good to remember what started your life rolling in a certain direction. This, from the summer of 2011, sharing of a newfound passion of...
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Faith Conversations: Fargo family shares personal story of infant loss
The Schultz family spends time with their daughter and sister, Ruby, who died in utero at 27 weeks. Ashley Oberholtzer / Special to The Forum FARGO — At the funeral Mass of little Ruby Faustina...
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Stories from the sidewalk: Erasing Jesus
This morning, when a friend showed up to pray at our state’s lone abortion facility, she noted something different: Jesus’ name had been added to the sidewalk chalk art. I’m assuming the idea was to...
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Stories from the Sidewalk: Lamentations
Today was a somber day on the sidewalk. shy-863056_1280 (pixabay)My friend and I showed up late because we wanted to watch Hillary Clinton’s concession speech; we wanted to see the unfolding of history...
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Stories from the Sidewalk: Remembering our ‘inner Scout’
I’ve been reading a lot of post-election articles. I’d imagine most of us have been as we sort through the recent presidential election that’s caused such a fierce flurry of feelings in the people of...
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Stories from the Sidewalk: Why I Protest (on the occasion of my 25th wedding...
As much as many of us resist thinking of ourselves as protestors when we’re out on the sidewalk on Wednesdays, praying at our state’s lone abortion facility, on a certain level, we are protesting. What...
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Living Faith: Trump presidency brings many faithful hope
On Nov. 8, I began the morning reading the Word of God and other inspirational writings to help start my day solid. And then I poured out my heart to God, begging for some sign that he is indeed with...
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Stories from the sidewalk: A Christmas miracle!
I have had to be away from the sidewalk for a few weeks. But gratefully, I am in touch with some of my fellow prayer advocates who spend time at our state’s only abortion facility each week, so I’m...
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Living Faith: Pillow, blanket at chapel brings blissful rest
A couple years ago, I joined several busloads of high school students on a trip to the annual March of Life rally at our nation’s capital. We journeyed hundreds of miles in cramped quarters, rested...
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St. Paul, Kellyanne and The 2017 March for Life
This morning, when I left to go pray downtown at our state’s only abortion facility, I felt an unusual sense of hope. Part of it, I think, was the reminder that it is the Feast Day of St. Paul the...
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Big faith at the March for Life
When I learned my two godsons would be heading to the 2017 March for Life, my heart leaped. What godmother wouldn’t gleam to learn the one thing she’s been asked to do for those who’ve been attached to...
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Living Faith: Marriage, family as ‘last battle’ playing out
Donald Trump is now the 45th president of the United States, and Inauguration Day hangovers have kicked in full force. We’re either happily hopeful, or terrifically terrified. Either way, gatherings...
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I’m a crazy nut and I know it
I’m totally owning this thing — this label that someone used to describe me recently. It wasn’t used in a flattering manner, but that’s okay, because the person is completely correct. Not only am I a...
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Living Faith: The ultimate feminist is Mary, mother of Jesus
Recently, we witnessed three huge events at our nation’s capital. I watched each from afar, but with great interest, looking for the spiritual takeaways. I was encouraged by the elements of faith I...
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You are a purple penguin, period
This week, Catholic convert, apologist and radio host Dr. David Anders came to Fargo. It was a blessing to have him here, and I was doubly blessed to hear him twice; once at a pro-life luncheon at my...
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Judgment at the podium
Last night, I had a chance to attend a Toastmaster’s International meeting. I came as a guest, to observe a friend tackle a controversial topic that, as part of the requirements, would include three...
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Beloved daughters, ‘bearers of life-giving love’
My diocese, the Diocese of Fargo in eastern North Dakota, recently hosted its inaugural women’s conference. Following a Redeemed Men’s conference that took place in the fall, the Redeemed Women’s...
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Faith Conversations: Toe-playing guitarist to lead Lenten mission event
In 1987, 25-year-old Tony Melendez was asked by the youth of Los Angeles to be their gift to Pope John Paul II during his visit to America. Special to The Forum BRANSON, Mo. — There’s a reason Tony...
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Living Faith: ‘Sidewalk Pharisee’ label misjudged reality
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Since hearing that phrase on the playground years ago, I’ve learned that words can indeed hurt. But I’ve also discovered a secret...
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BOOK NEWS! ‘Redeemed by Grace’ in Ukrainian, and an award
Two years after Ignatius Press published “Redeemed by Grace,” the story I helped write with Ramona Trevino, detailing her exit from Planned Parenthood, our book has been printed in Ukrainian! What this...
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